Aide - Extended Care

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Villa Ridge (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking an Extended Care Aide to provide a safe, nurturing environment for students before and after the school day. You will supervise children, facilitate activities, and support daily routines in alignment with the Catholic mission.

Responsibilities include checking students in/out, organizing activities, assisting with homework and snacks, and upholding behavior expectations. Background checks and trainings are required to ensure a secure setting.

Qualifications

• Dependable, patient, energetic, and nurturing personality.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Must complete required background checks, child-safety training, and other school-required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide active and attentive supervision of students during extended care hours.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and welcoming environment for all children.
• Assist with student check-in and dismissal according to school procedures.
• Organize and participate in age-appropriate activities, including games, arts and crafts, reading, outdoor play, and quiet activities.
• Help students with homework, when appropriate.
• Assist students with snacks, meals, and personal needs.
• Encourage positive behavior, cooperation, kindness, and respect.
• Follow established classroom and extended-care rules and behavior expectations.
• Maintain appropriate student-to-staff supervision at all times.
• Help keep activity areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Communicate concerns about student behavior, injuries, or other issues to the Extended Care Coordinator or appropriate school personnel.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students and families.
• Support and model the Catholic values and mission of the school.
• Follow all school safety, emergency, child-protection, and supervision policies.
• Assist with special events, school activities, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patience

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

The Extended Care Aide provides a safe, nurturing, and welcoming environment for students before and/or after the regular school day. The aide supervises children, facilitates age-appropriate activities, assists with daily routines, and supports the Catholic mission and values of the school.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide active and attentive supervision of students during extended care hours.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and welcoming environment for all children.
• Assist with student check-in and dismissal according to school procedures.
• Organize and participate in age-appropriate activities, including games, arts and crafts, reading, outdoor play, and quiet activities.
• Help students with homework, when appropriate.
• Assist students with snacks, meals, and personal needs.
• Encourage positive behavior, cooperation, kindness, and respect.
• Follow established classroom and extended-care rules and behavior expectations.
• Maintain appropriate student-to-staff supervision at all times.
• Help keep activity areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Communicate concerns about student behavior, injuries, or other issues to the Extended Care Coordinator or appropriate school personnel.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students and families.
• Support and model the Catholic values and mission of the school.
• Follow all school safety, emergency, child-protection, and supervision policies.
• Assist with special events, school activities, and other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience working with children is preferred.
• Dependable, patient, energetic, and nurturing personality.
• Ability to work effectively with children of different ages and abilities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to providing a safe and positive environment for students.
• Willingness to support the Catholic identity and mission of the school.
• Must complete required background checks, child-safety training, and other school-required certifications.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.

Pre-Employment Screening

All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.

Our Mission

We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That’s why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.

As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you’ll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we’re working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.